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Current Recruitments
Audit Committee
This commission will have one public member opening, carrying a two-year term aligned with the fiscal year end (July 1 to June 30). The seven-member commission Clackamas County Audit Committee (CCAC) provides review and independent oversight of the County’s financial reporting processes, internal controls, and independent auditors.
Members of the Clackamas County Audit Committee must have the ability to attend all meetings and review materials, including audited financial statements and reports of Clackamas County and its eight blended component units of government. The CCAC meets at least twice annually, but the Committee may call additional meetings at its discretion. Applicants from the local community with knowledge of governmental or not-for-profit auditing, accounting, and financial reporting are encouraged to apply.
The deadline for applications is October 25. For more information, members of the public may contact Christa Bosserman Wolfe at cwolfe@clackamas.us.
Opens : September 24, 2020
Closes : October 25, 2020
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Members of the Clackamas County Audit Committee must have the ability to attend all meetings and review materials, including audited financial statements and reports of Clackamas County and its eight blended component units of government. The CCAC meets at least twice annually, but the Committee may call additional meetings at its discretion. Applicants from the local community with knowledge of governmental or not-for-profit auditing, accounting, and financial reporting are encouraged to apply.
The deadline for applications is October 25. For more information, members of the public may contact Christa Bosserman Wolfe at cwolfe@clackamas.us.
Opens : September 24, 2020
Closes : October 25, 2020
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This board has three vacancies for community members looking to serve your community in a meaningful, worthwhile way, meet new people, and learn how your government works.
The Community Action Board meets the first Wednesday of each month, September through June, from 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. to advise Clackamas County Social Services Division Community Action Agency programs on services for low-income persons. Members are appointed by the Clackamas County Board of County Commissioners. The group advocates both locally and at the state level on issues related to low-income persons and households.
The deadline for applications is October 26. For more information, please contact Amy Kelsey at akelsey@clackamas.us or 503-650-5643.
Opens : October 08, 2020
Closes : October 26, 2020
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The Community Action Board meets the first Wednesday of each month, September through June, from 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. to advise Clackamas County Social Services Division Community Action Agency programs on services for low-income persons. Members are appointed by the Clackamas County Board of County Commissioners. The group advocates both locally and at the state level on issues related to low-income persons and households.
The deadline for applications is October 26. For more information, please contact Amy Kelsey at akelsey@clackamas.us or 503-650-5643.
Opens : October 08, 2020
Closes : October 26, 2020
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The Council currently has openings for 14 additional members. The Council oversees operations, budgets, and quality measures at the Health Centers clinics throughout the county. Per federal requirements, the Council must be composed of a majority of patient members, therefore current patients (or their guardians) will be given priority to join the Council to maintain compliance. The Council conducts business through public meetings that are held from 5:00 pm to 7:30 pm on the fourth Wednesday of each month in the County’s Development Services Building in Oregon City.
Note: Due to COVID-19, meetings are held in a virtual format until further notice.
Council members are not required to have expertise in healthcare, but should be interested in improving the quality of care and patient experience in the Health Centers. Council members should be comfortable working with a diverse group of people and willing to reach consensus on various topics and make recommendations to Health Centers Leadership and the Board of County Commissioners. Individuals who represent all geographic areas and demographics are highly valued by the Council.
The deadline for applications is October 31. For more information, contact Ryan Spiker at 503-722-6731 or Rspiker@clackamas.us.
Opens : October 08, 2020
Closes : October 31, 2020
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Note: Due to COVID-19, meetings are held in a virtual format until further notice.
Council members are not required to have expertise in healthcare, but should be interested in improving the quality of care and patient experience in the Health Centers. Council members should be comfortable working with a diverse group of people and willing to reach consensus on various topics and make recommendations to Health Centers Leadership and the Board of County Commissioners. Individuals who represent all geographic areas and demographics are highly valued by the Council.
The deadline for applications is October 31. For more information, contact Ryan Spiker at 503-722-6731 or Rspiker@clackamas.us.
Opens : October 08, 2020
Closes : October 31, 2020
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Compensation Board For Elected Officials
This board has one vacancy which carries a four-year term for a residents knowledgeable in human resources and compensation management. Members of this three-person board attend four to five meetings (typically 2 hours each) in March and April.
Duties of the Compensation Board for Elected Officials include annual review of Clackamas County elected officials' salaries and submission of a recommended compensation schedule to the county’s Budget Committee. Subject salaries include those of the County Sheriff, Assessor, Treasurer, Clerk, Commissioners, District Attorney and Justice of the Peace.
In order to have balance and diversity of membership in the areas of geography, gender, interest and experience, Commissioners are looking for members from all backgrounds and areas of Clackamas County.
The deadline for applications is October 29. For more information contact Heather Pedersen at heatherped@clackamas.us.
Opens : October 08, 2020
Closes : October 29, 2020
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Duties of the Compensation Board for Elected Officials include annual review of Clackamas County elected officials' salaries and submission of a recommended compensation schedule to the county’s Budget Committee. Subject salaries include those of the County Sheriff, Assessor, Treasurer, Clerk, Commissioners, District Attorney and Justice of the Peace.
In order to have balance and diversity of membership in the areas of geography, gender, interest and experience, Commissioners are looking for members from all backgrounds and areas of Clackamas County.
The deadline for applications is October 29. For more information contact Heather Pedersen at heatherped@clackamas.us.
Opens : October 08, 2020
Closes : October 29, 2020
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Enhanced Law Enforcement Service District Citizen Advisory Committee
The eleven member advisory board represents the various geographic and demographic interests of the district. It assists the Sheriff with identifying public expectations for the District, recommending service priorities, and supporting the Sheriff’s Office outreach functions. There are seven vacancies. The board meets every 2 months.
The District was approved by voters in the November 1994 general election and became effective July 1, 1995. Its purpose is to increase the level of sheriff’s patrols to meet the increased demand of urban Clackamas County. It serves the residents in unincorporated Clackamas County within the Urban Growth Boundary (as it existed in 1995), as well as the city of Johnson City.
Interested individuals must live within the unincorporated area of Clackamas County and within the Enhanced Law Enforcement District. To find out if you live within the District, please call Sarah Comstock at 503-785-5020.
Application deadline is Nov. 6. For more information, contact Sarah Comstock at scomstock@clackamas.us.
Opens : October 08, 2020
Closes : November 07, 2020
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The District was approved by voters in the November 1994 general election and became effective July 1, 1995. Its purpose is to increase the level of sheriff’s patrols to meet the increased demand of urban Clackamas County. It serves the residents in unincorporated Clackamas County within the Urban Growth Boundary (as it existed in 1995), as well as the city of Johnson City.
Interested individuals must live within the unincorporated area of Clackamas County and within the Enhanced Law Enforcement District. To find out if you live within the District, please call Sarah Comstock at 503-785-5020.
Application deadline is Nov. 6. For more information, contact Sarah Comstock at scomstock@clackamas.us.
Opens : October 08, 2020
Closes : November 07, 2020
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Housing Advisory Board
This board advises the Board of Commissioners and Housing Authority Board on housing development, policy matters, housing issues, and programs and services for low and moderate income residents of Clackamas County. In addition to these duties, the HAB will provide analysis and feedback regarding Metro Affordable Housing Bond projects that are proposed through the Housing Authority of Clackamas County. This board is seeking two new members with expertise in affordable housing and housing policy matters in one or more of the areas below:
The deadline for applications is Nov. 5.
Contact: Stephen McMurtrey, Director of Housing Development
Phone: 503.915.9345
Email: smcmurtrey@clackamas.us
Opens : October 08, 2020
Closes : November 05, 2020
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- Member drawn from the construction general contracting profession with emphasis on those contractors that have affordable housing construction experience.
- Member drawn from the legal profession with affordable housing experience.
The deadline for applications is Nov. 5.
Contact: Stephen McMurtrey, Director of Housing Development
Phone: 503.915.9345
Email: smcmurtrey@clackamas.us
Opens : October 08, 2020
Closes : November 05, 2020
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The Office of County Internal Audit is seeking to fill three vacancies each carrying a two-year term. The Internal Audit Oversight Committee (IAOC) is established under the authority provided in County Code Chapter 2.15: County Internal Auditor. The IAOC is comprised of seven members – the Board of County Commissioners Chair, the Board of County Commissioners Vice-Chair, the County Counsel, the County Administrator, and three members of the community. The membership represents a base of expertise in some of or all the following areas: local government; equity, diversity and inclusion; risk; information security; process improvement; fraud; and finance.
The IAOC ensures the Office of County Internal Audit is independent and promotes the effectiveness and integrity of the office. Through oversight of the Office of County Internal Audit activities, the IAOC seeks to enhance and protect Clackamas County’s organizational value by promoting risk-based and objective assurance, advice, and insight. It is the IAOC’s vision that internal audit assurance and consulting services enhance Clackamas County citizens’, employees’, and departments’ confidence that the public’s interests are protected and encourage engagement with an accountable, high performing, and transparent local government.
The purpose of the IAOC is to assist the Clackamas County Board of County Commissioners, County Administrator, and county departments in the oversight of the County’s system of internal controls, efficient and effective use of public resources, financial and operational reporting, information security, and compliance with laws, regulations, policies and ethics.
The IAOC guides the activities of the Office of County Internal Audit and is a forum for all internal audit and external review issues affecting the county, including monitoring and disposition of those issues. The IAOC supports the Office of County Internal Audit in its efforts to bring a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluating and improving the efficacy of governance, risk management, and control processes.
Application deadline is December 31. For more information, contact Jodi Cochran at JCochran@clackamas.us or 971-352-1644.
Opens : October 08, 2020
Closes : December 31, 2020
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The IAOC ensures the Office of County Internal Audit is independent and promotes the effectiveness and integrity of the office. Through oversight of the Office of County Internal Audit activities, the IAOC seeks to enhance and protect Clackamas County’s organizational value by promoting risk-based and objective assurance, advice, and insight. It is the IAOC’s vision that internal audit assurance and consulting services enhance Clackamas County citizens’, employees’, and departments’ confidence that the public’s interests are protected and encourage engagement with an accountable, high performing, and transparent local government.
The purpose of the IAOC is to assist the Clackamas County Board of County Commissioners, County Administrator, and county departments in the oversight of the County’s system of internal controls, efficient and effective use of public resources, financial and operational reporting, information security, and compliance with laws, regulations, policies and ethics.
The IAOC guides the activities of the Office of County Internal Audit and is a forum for all internal audit and external review issues affecting the county, including monitoring and disposition of those issues. The IAOC supports the Office of County Internal Audit in its efforts to bring a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluating and improving the efficacy of governance, risk management, and control processes.
Application deadline is December 31. For more information, contact Jodi Cochran at JCochran@clackamas.us or 971-352-1644.
Opens : October 08, 2020
Closes : December 31, 2020
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